Antisemitism
Hatred of Jews, then and now
Antisemitism means hatred of Jews. Watch the video to see how it can be that hatred of Jews has existed for centuries. Read the answers to frequently asked questions and watch the personal stories of some young people.
Frequently asked questions
Is all criticism of Israel antisemitic?
Criticism of Israel’s policies is not necessarily anti-Semitic. You are allowed to reject or criticize political decisions.
Are all Jews Zionists?
Zionism means striving for an independent Jewish state. How did it originate?
Why did Hitler hate the Jews?
Hitler did not invent hatred of the Jews. He used antisemitic ideas that had long existed.
Is antisemitism a form of racism?
Jews are not a race, and thinking in terms of races is wrong and dangerous. But there are people who still believe this.